However, if you must open a particular folder location in File Explorer with Command Prompt as an administrator to run an application, it’s possible to add an entry to the classic context menu through the Registry. In this guide, you will learn the steps to add a new entry in the File Explorer context menu to open a specific path in Command Prompt as an administrator on Windows 11 (or Windows 10).
Open Command Prompt as admin from File Explorer
To open Command Prompt as an administrator from the File Explorer context menu on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, use the Shift + F10 keyboard shortcut or right-click inside of a folder and choose the Show more options item to open the classic context menu to find the option to open the path in Command Prompt, but with the admin console.
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